Harold Hatcher celebrates 50th anniversary
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Harold Hatcher School (500 Redonda St.) celebrated its 50th anniversary in style on May 28.
The celebration, held in the school gym, included past and present staff and students, community members, a choir tribute, student bulletin boards and displays honouring the late Harold Hatcher, as well as a walk down memory lane.
Harold Hatcher’s 95- and 97-year-old daughters Iris and Joan, respectively, were able to attend the celebration, as were Hatcher’s granddaughters, Karen and Audrey.
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Harold Hatcher Voluntary Choir performs musical tribute “Hats off to Hatcher!” at the school’s 50th anniversary celebration on May 28.
Harold Hatcher School’s first principal Art Miki, a member of the Order of Canada, also spoke about his memories of the Transcona-based school.
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Art Miki, Harold Hatcher School’s first principal, speaks at the school’s 50th anniversary celebration on May 28.
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RETSD superintendent/CEO Sandra Herbst, current Harold Hatcher principal Vernon Eby, RETSD Trustee Chair Colleen Carswell.
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Harold Hatcher Family - Daughters Iris and Joan and Granddaughters Audrey and Karen, Music Teacher Kristen Hepworth (middle).
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Cupcakes to celebrate Harold Hatcher School’s 50th anniversary on May 28.